Marathi actress Ashalata Wabgaonkar passes away
September 22, 2020
- Ashalata Wabgaonkar, renowned Marathi, Hindi films and stage actress passed away. She acted in several Marathi films and plays.
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Ang Rita, Nepal’s Legendary Mountaineer passes away
September 22, 2020
- Nepal-based Ang Rita Sherpa, the first man to climb Mount Everest 10 times, passed away. He was therefore also known as the “snow leopard” for his climbing skills.
Bibhuranjan Choudhury, Assam Musician passes away
September 22, 2020
- Bibhuranjan Choudhury, Assam Musician passes away. He had composed music for numerous TV serials, stage plays and radio productions in his career.
23rd September International Day of Sign Languages
September 23, 2020
- Every year, September 23 is marked as the International Day of Sign Languages by the United Nations. The day has been celebrated since 2018.
- Theme: Sign Languages are for Everyone
First time ever Women officers to join helicopter stream of Indian Navy
September 23, 2020
- First time ever two women officers have been selected to join as “Observers” (Airborne Tacticians) in the helicopter stream of the Indian Navy. The two women officers who will create history in the Indian Navy include-Sub Lieutenant (SLt) Kumudini Tyagi and SLt Riti Singh.
National Generic Document Registration System launched by J&K
September 23, 2020
- The National Generic Document Registration System for the union territory launched by Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha which is developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC).
India and the Maldives have launched the first-ever direct Cargo Ferry Service
September 23, 2020
- To boost trade between the two countries, India and the Maldives have launched the first-ever direct Cargo Ferry Service which is connected with ports of Tuticorin and Cochin ports with Kulhudhuhfushi and Male ports in the Maldives.
Simanchala Dash appointed as advisor to IMF Executive Director
September 23, 2020
- CCI appointed Simanchala Dash as an advisor to Executive Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington for a period of three years.
A book titled “Kitchens of Gratitude” authored by Chef Vikas Khanna
September 23, 2020
- Star chef Vikas Khanna has authored a book titled “Kitchens of Gratitude” in which he has written about his Feed India initiative. The book will be released in 2021.
India conducts a successful flight test of ABHYAS
September 23, 2020
- The Defence Research and Development Organization conducted a successful flight test of ABHYAS- High speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) vehicle at the Balasore test range in Odisha. This can now be used as a target for evaluation of missiles.
2020 Italian Open title won by Novak Djokovic
September 23, 2020
- 2020 Italian Open title won by Novak Djokovic. He defeated Argentine Diego Schwartzman.
- Women’s Single won by Simona Halep whereas Men’s Double won by Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos & Women’s Double won by Hsieh Su-wei and Barbora Strýcová.
John Turner, Former Canadian PM passes away
September 23, 2020
- The former Prime Minister of Canada, John Turner passed away. He served as the Prime Minister for just 79 days in 1984.
24th September is observed on World Maritime Day
September 24, 2020
- Every year, 24th September is observed on World Maritime Day. This day is celebrated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) along with other international organizations. Theme: Sustainable Shipping for a Sustainable Planet
Indian Railways: 100 % electrification of its broad gauge routes by 2023
September 24, 2020
- Railway Minister Piyush Goyal announced that the Indian Railways have set the target to achieve 100 percent electrification of its broad gauge routes by 2023.
Mukhya Mantri Kisan Kalyan Yojana announced by Madhya Pradesh
September 24, 2020
- To benefit farmers, the Madhya Pradesh Government announced Mukhya Mantri Kisan Kalyan Yojana.
- Under the scheme, the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, getting Rs. 6,000 per annum, will be getting additional financial assistance of Rs. 4,000, making their total annual assistance to be Rs. 10,000 per annum.
HDFC Life tied up with YES Bank to sell insurance policies
September 24, 2020
- HDFC Life tied up with YES Bank to sell insurance policies. All the life insurance products of HDFC Life which includes solutions for protection, saving and investment, retirement and critical illness will be provided to the customers of Yes Bank.
KKR to invest Rs 5,550 crore in Reliance Retail Ventures
September 24, 2020
- Global investment firm KKR will be investing Rs 5,550 crore into Reliance Retail ventures Limited (RRVL) for a 1.28% equity stake.
Uttarakhand govt partnered with ITBP to promote adventure tourism
September 24, 2020
- Uttarakhand government partnered with Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote adventure sports activities at Tehri Lake in the state.
Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People 2020 List
September 24, 2020
- Time Magazine has released the TIME 100 Most Influential People List 2020. Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi is the only politician on the list.
The list also includes:
- Professor Ravindra Gupta (Pioneer)– is a Professor of Clinical Microbiology and has worked for the cure of HIV.
- Ayushmann Khurrana (Artists)
- Bilkis (Icons)– the ‘dadi from Shaheen Bagh’
AK Das appointed as the new administrator of PMC Bank
September 24, 2020
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed AK Das as the new administrator of the Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank. He has replaced JB Bhoria.
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